After taking a brief recording hiatus in the mid-1990s to start a family with her husband, songwriter Doug Crider, Bogguss returned to the country music scene to find that her charting power had already faded. Although she last appeared on the Billboard Hot Country Singles Chart in 1999, Bogguss continues to record and perform around the country to a loyal following.
Her most recent recordings have ventured into swing and jazz variations of country. These albums really showcase the tremendous talent in her voice. Suzy is a true singer, and her voice has so much versatility.
In 2014, Suzy added an album of Merle Haggard songs entitled "Lucky". The country & western flavor dominates this album, unlike some of her other recent work. To promote this new album, Suzy has embarked on a nationwide tour.
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Suzy Bogguss Lyrics
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'Cause I don't know how to give that much to you
And when I think of what it means to love forever I get scared
That I won't be strong enough to see it through
And about that time I don't know what to do
And when I run, it's only cause I don't know how to stay
I don't know how to get my feelings out of my way
I know tryin' to hide is crazy
Walking out won't save me
My demons only chase me when I run
In your arms I am sound and safe from my own harm
Or at least you always make me feel that way
It's only when I turn away from you that I get lost
My mind lets some old hurt get in the way
I stop listening to what my heart has to say
And when I run, it's only cause I don't know how to stay
I don't know how to get my feelings out of my way
It's not you, and it's not fun
I know tryin' to hide is crazy
Walking out won't save me
My demons only chase me when I run
And how, tell me can I turn around
And face these feelings chasing after me
And why are there still so many things
You know about that I can't even see?
And when I run, it's only cause I don't know how to stay
I don't know how to get my feelings out of my way
It's not you, and it's not fun
I know tryin' to hide is crazy
Walking out won't save me
My demons only chase me when I run
The lyrics of Suzy Bogguss's "I Surrender" are about the internal struggle of a person who is in a relationship that they know they should walk away from but can't seem to let go. The opening lines suggest that the person knows they have the power to walk away and leave their partner behind. However, they acknowledge that there is a part of them that is drawn to their significant other and cannot seem to leave. They feel tied to their partner even though they know it's not healthy for them to stay together.
The chorus of the song talks about surrendering and giving in to their emotions despite knowing the potential consequences. The person realizes that they are outnumbered by their emotions and their feelings for the other person are stronger than they are. They know that they are more vulnerable than they would like to be, but they can't help how they feel. The lyrics suggest that the person is aware that their emotions could end up hurting them, but they are willing to take that risk.
The song's closing lines underline this message, describing the struggle between the emotions that hold the person down and the tenderness of the love that sets them free. The person has surrendered to their feelings and opened themselves up to being hurt, but they are willing to take that chance.
Line by Line Meaning
If I wanted to
I have the option to leave you at any time, but I haven't
I'm tied to you
I am unable to break away from you because of my deep connection with you
It's a natural thing and I can't resist it
My attachment to you is not something that I can control
These feelings you're stirring up, I never knew existed
You are making me feel things that I have never felt before
I surrender
I am giving in to my emotions and choosing to stay with you
There's no use in fighting
I have realized that resisting my feelings for you is pointless
As strong as I am, this is stonger than me
My love for you is more powerful than my will to resist it
I'm outnumbered
My emotions for you are stronger than the logic that tells me to leave you
So many emotions are holding me down
I am overwhelmed by my feelings for you
And setting me free, so tender
Your love has the ability to set me free from my fears and insecurities
It amazes me
I am surprised by how strong my feelings are for you
There's a part of you that's a part of me too and it calls to me
You and I have a deep connection that cannot be easily explained
It's like destiny
Our connection feels like it was meant to be
It's a natural thing that I've been concealing
My feelings for you are not new, but I have been hiding them
I'm gonna drop my defenses and give in to this feeling
I am choosing to be vulnerable with you and embrace my love for you
This pull on my heart, I surrender
My love for you is so strong that I cannot resist it
Lyrics © WRITE! ON MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DONALD EWING (PKA SKIP EWING)
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@dankippert2677
Damn where did the time go this is a sound of the 90s thanks suzy one of most underrated singer song writers
@Erix7810
I don't think any of us knew how truly spoiled we were listening to this music when it was new. Country music is long gone.
@rickpetroske891
Well said Erix . Watching her videos from this era brings it all back . For me it sounds even better the second time around .
@TheLouisandHoney
Erix7810
You have to look for it but it's still alive with singers like LeeAnn Womack. But yeah, this song and this era were something special
@paulbenz7564
Erix7810 and
@shaleknight6224
countrygirl countrymusiclover if you call the TODAY's country music COUNTRY you need to listen to REAL COUNTRY MUSIC like Johnny Cash, KEITH WHITLEY, MERLE HAGGARD,GEORGE STRAIT, ETC ETC. It sounds like you're into Taylor Swift pop country, fgl who aren't country Jason Alden, Luke Bryan neither country. IF you're wondering WHAT fgl is FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE not country so..........
@countrygirlcountrymusiclov9947
Jim Dittmer FIRST OFF FUCKING SHITLER SWIFT IS ONE OF THE WORST TO EVER BREATHE IN THE ENTIRE HISTORY OF ANY GENRE OF MUSIC. HE HAS NEVER CAME CLOSE TO CLASSIFYING AS COUNTRY A DAY IN HIS ENTIRE CAREER. SO DO NOT EVER PUT THE WORD COUNTRY IN THE SAME SENTENCE AS HIM. MY DAUGHTERS ARE NOT EVEN ALLOWED TO LISTEN TO.THAT SACK OF SHIT.
@marcellam855
I miss this 90s country music. I was reminded of this song today, and WOW, it's way more powerful in my 40s!
@eds73100
I miss the 90s all of it.
@GreenRiver72
I know right? Such a gift to feel a genuine connection again.